# N468EM: 2004 Eesley James M VANS RV-8A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Eesley James M VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/eesley-james-m-vans-rv-8a) (registry code 05617FU, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 81856
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 24, 2004
- Certificate issued: May 22, 2024
- Expires: May 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A5B7C3
- Registered owners: [Bardellini David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARDELLINI%20DAVID), [Bardellini Brendan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARDELLINI%20BRENDAN%20D)
- Location: [Watsonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Watsonville)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 36.9424° N, 121.7590° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95076, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=468EM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N468EM

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Eesley James M VANS RV-8A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N468EM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N468EM.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Eesley James M VANS RV-8A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/eesley-james-m-vans-rv-8a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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